But it was not until 1986 that Takeley was put on the map, and this only came about through the development of Stansted Airport - which meant the village lost nearly a third of its acreage.

But it was not until 1986 that Takeley was put on the map, and this only came about through the development of Stansted Airport - which meant the village lost nearly a third of its acreage. READ MORE: ...